Dahlia Fire & Ice is a striking collerette dahlia, featuring crisp white petals boldly striped with red and finished with a bright yellow central eye. Flowering all summer long, this eye-catching variety brings contrast, colour, and movement to garden borders, patio containers, and floral displays.

Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, Fire & Ice combines ornamental appeal with wildlife-friendly benefits. Its compact growth habit makes it a versatile choice for smaller gardens, pots, and mixed borders, while the distinctive blooms are also excellent for cutting.

Key Features
✓ White flowers with bold red stripes and yellow centre
✓ Collerette-style blooms with striking contrast
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Bee-friendly and pollinator attractive
✓ Ideal for borders, bedding, containers, and cut flowers

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 60cm (24 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: from March onwards
✓ Plant tubers approx. 15cm (6 inches) deep
✓ Spacing: approx. 60cm (24 inches) apart
✓ Position: full sun, sheltered from strong winds
✓ Soil: well-cultivated, fertile soil with added organic matter

Dahlias thrive in warm, sunny positions and benefit from rich soil that retains moisture while draining well.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Taller stems may benefit from light staking. In autumn, once foliage has been blackened by frost, lift and store tubers in a cool, frost-free place, or protect in the ground with a thick mulch in milder areas.